Craig Langley from Range High School has been given funding from football club’s new chairman

A 15-YEAR-old schoolboy swimmer has received an early Christmas present.

Craig Langley from Range High School has been given funding from Formby Football Club’s new chairman Dave Webster.

The money will help Craig achieve his goals for the New Year.

Dave was particularly impressed with the time and effort that Craig puts into his swimming training: "I train most days sometimes twice a day, it’s hard to get up at 4.30am, but I love what I am doing and really want to succeed"

Since the age of 11, Craig has competed in the National Swimming Event in Sheffield and has made at least one final every year which puts him in the top 10 ranking nationally.

In 2009 he will compete at the Youth Olympic Trials and National Swimming Events.

Craig is aiming high and thanks to the funding he will be able to get the latest LZR Suit.

The Speedo LZR Suit is currently the fastest around, improving race speed by up to two per cent.